DeKalb County CEO Announces $4 Million in Federal Funding from the Atlanta Regional Commission

DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson announces $4 million in federal aid funds issued by the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) for two DeKalb County transportation projects.

In the Spring of 2024, ARC conducted a solicitation for proposals for the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Federal funding from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) was slated to be awarded to projects that would further ARC’s regional goal of strategic investments and addressing transportation needs in the region. Two DeKalb County projects were awarded out of a pool of more than 100 applicants.

The funds awarded will be used to advance intersection improvement projects at North Druid Hills Road and Lavista Road and North Druid Hills Road and Clairmont Road. These projects were previously identified in the North Druid Hills Road Corridor Study funded jointly by DeKalb County and ARC.

The projects include several upgrades aimed at reducing congestion and queuing, reducing the frequency and severity of crashes, and improving operations.

“We are honored to receive the ARC 2024 TIP Solicitation Project Award,” said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. “These much-needed funds will help advance critical transportation improvements in DeKalb County. ARC’s continued support has been instrumental to our success, and we look forward to implementing these impactful projects for the benefit of our residents and the region.”